The Times: The US and Russia fell out over Iran’s nuclear programme last night as the two sides offered little sign of a deal to slash their own atomic arsenals. Irans atomic ambitions cause impasse at disarmament talks
The Times: The US and Russia fell out over Iran’s nuclear programme last night as the two sides offered little sign of a deal to slash their own atomic arsenals. Clinton raps Russian plan to launch Iran reactor
Reuters: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said that Russia's plan to start up the nuclear reactor at an Iranian power station was "premature" without further assurances on Tehran's nuclear program. Iraq election: Sectarianism threatens Iraq’s future
Daily Telegraph: Iranian influence must not be allowed to scupper the prospects of an Iraqi coalition, argues Brian Binley. Exclusive: Iran supplies weapons to Taliban
Channel 4 News: Channel 4 News can reveal the Taliban insurgency against British and American forces is being supported by Iranian weapons smuggled over the border including mines, mortars and plastic explosives. Putin: Iran’s nuclear plant launch set for summer
AP: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says that Iran's first, Russian-built nuclear power plant is set to be launched this summer. Lawmaker seeks new sanctions on Iran before May
Reuters: A key lawmaker said on Wednesday he wanted Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran by the end of April in concert with tough, new international action against Tehran over its nuclear work. Iran tightens petrol rations as economic sanctions loom
BBC: Iran has announced it will cut the volume of its cheap petrol ration by 25% to 60 litres per vehicle per month from 21 March. U.S. urges ally Turkey to join Iran sanctions push
Reuters: The United States urged Turkey on Wednesday to support more sanctions against Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, saying Ankara could face consequences if it moves out of step with the international community. China envoy urges Iran to compromise, wary on sanctions
Reuters: China has urged Iran to accept a nuclear fuel swap proposal to ease demands for new sanctions on Tehran, a senior Chinese diplomat said, adding that Beijing wants "every avenue" tried before considering sanctions. Pakistan, Iran sign deal on natural gas pipeline
Reuters: Pakistan has signed a deal with Iran paving the way for the construction of a much-delayed pipeline pumping Iranian natural gas to the energy-starved South Asian country, officials said on Wednesday. 